![Papatchaya Phontham leads EST Cola's scoring attack as the Thai squad continues its remarkable run in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design636-1024x683.png)
EST Cola survived Ho Chi Minh City in three tight sets to become the first team to secure a PVL Invitational Finals berth.
![Jessel Nimo anchors Letran's attack after producing a season-best performance in the Knights' latest victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design635-1024x683.png)
Letran’s Late Composure Sinks La Salle in Three Sets
Letran swept La Salle in three sets for its fourth straight win, moving closer to securing a semifinals berth in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Amet Bituin provided 15 points off the bench as FEU held off Benilde in a five-set battle. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design634-1024x683.png)
FEU Outlasts Benilde in Five-Set Battle for Second Straight Win
FEU survived Benilde in five sets to remain unbeaten in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind clutch performances from Dryx Saavedra and Amet Bituin.
![MJ Phillips emerged as a key contributor for Nxled during its push to remain in the PVL Invitational finals race. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design633-1024x683.png)
Chameleons Survive Farm Fresh Scare, Now Must Play the Odds
Nxled beat Farm Fresh in four sets to finish 3-2, but its PVL Invitational finals fate now depends on the final elimination-round results.
![Stephen Loman saw his unbeaten BRAVE CF record come to an end during his comeback fight. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design631-1024x683.png)
Stephen Loman Stunned in Croatia, Suffers Bantamweight Setback
Stephen Loman’s comeback ended in disappointment as Lasha Abramishvili handed him a unanimous decision loss at BRAVE CF 108.
![Alexandra Eala's US Open campaign came to an end after a dramatic three-set battle against Iva Jovic. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design630-1024x683.png)
Eala’s Heartbreak: Jovic Escapes Classic US Open Battle
Iva Jovic rallied past Alexandra Eala, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in a three-hour US Open battle to reach the fourth round.
![Rookie Marga Altea delivered a breakout performance as UST improved to 2-1 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design627-1024x683.png)
Rookie Marga Altea Saves UST in Epic Comeback vs UE Lady Warriors
Rookie Marga Altea erupted for 21 points as UST rallied past UE in five sets to improve to 2-1 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Heart Villaflores led Arellano's balanced attack with 16 kills in the Lady Chiefs' latest V-League victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design625-1024x683.png)
Unstoppable Lady Chiefs Set Up Blockbuster Clash With Adamson
Arellano swept Perpetual Help for its fourth straight V-League win, setting up a crucial unbeaten showdown with Adamson on Sept. 12.
![Creamline faces a crucial matchup with PLDT as the Cool Smashers chase another finals appearance in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-Creamline-vs.-Farm-Fresh-8669-1024x684.jpg)
PVL Invitational Countdown: Who Books the Ticket to Tuesday’s Final?
Four teams remain in the hunt for two PVL Invitational finals spots, with EST Cola and Creamline holding the edge over PLDT and Nxled.
Tamaraws Survive Mapua Scare to Open Title Defense
FEU survived a second-set scare from Mapua to open its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense with a straight-set victory.